Clinical Senior Social Worker

at  SA Health

Job no: 893356
Work type: Full time
Location: Far North

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta/Whyalla
• AHP3 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 29 August 2025)
• Base Salary Range: $104,180 - $111,746 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

ABOUT US:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.
You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You’ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.
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As a clinical leader, mentor, and supervisor, you will guide and support Mental Health Social Work professionals and students, while upholding the highest professional standards. You’ll play a key role in developing and promoting expertise within the discipline and have the opportunity to represent local teams and regions at committees and work groups. With a balanced focus of 70% clinical and leadership duties and 30% Social Work leadership and portfolio management, this is an exciting opportunity to influence and improve services across the Limestone Coast region.
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